1) Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat.

2) Add the diced apples, pears, cherries, vinegar, apple juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook a few minutes more, until the fruit is tender and the liquid has boiled away.

3) Add a bit more apple juice to keep the fruit from scorching. The compote will keep for a week, refrigerated.

4) Serve warm with potato latkes.